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Dave Zirin at Modern Times

Date:
Tuesday, July 10, 2007
Time:
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Event Type:
Panel Discussion
Organizer/Author:
David Alt
Location Details:
New College Cultural Center, 766 Valencia Street San Francisco

Announcing the Bay Area tour of
political sportswriter and author Dave Zirin
featuring his new book
Welcome to the Terrordome

"In sportswriting, attitude is easy. But David Zirin's also got razor
smarts, rapier wit, and most of all, rebel's large heart. After you
read him, you'll never see sports the same way again". – Jeff Chang,
author, Can't Stop Won't Stop: A History of the Hip Hop Generation

***

Tues, July 10 – 7PM
Modern Times presents Dave Zirin w/ Tim Redmond of the SF Bay Guardian
Special live performance from political rapper Hed-Roc from DC
New College Cultural Center, 766 Valencia Street San Francisco
sponsored by: Modern Times and Haymarket Books

[Reception to follow Modern Times event at 110 Capp Street, #202]

“WELCOME TO THE TERRORDOME.”
Public Enemy’s 1989 hip-hop anthem was a call to arms against a world
— and a popular culture — gone mad. A real Terrordome emerged in the
New Orleans Superdome in the horrifying aftermath of Hurricane
Katrina—a gruesome collision of sports and politics as thousands sat
stranded in a sports arena where most could never have afforded even
the cheapest ticket. Today the “Terrordome” is a twenty-first century
sports world that is frightening, ridiculous, horrifying, and
inspiring…all before the next commercial break. You’ll find heroes and
villains. You’ll find oppression and protest. And you’ll find an
engaging and provocative look at the world of sports like no other.

“Energetic, engaging, passionate, optimistic— and angry at all the
right things, Dave Zirin has established himself as perhaps the best
young sportswriter today. If you’re a sports fan, you'll love this
book. If you’re politically active, you’ll love this book. If you’re a
politically active sports fan, you’ve found your bible.” – Katrina
vanden Heuvel, editor and publisher, the Nation

"You have to read Dave Zirin to believe him and if you read him you
will believe him." Jack McCallum,senior writer Sports Illustrated
"David Zirin is the best young sportswriter in America because he's the
the one who understands the x's and o's, can arrange them vividly and
show us what they mean in a world spinning out of control." – Robert
Lipsyte

David Zirin is the author of the widely acclaimed book "What's My Name
Fool?" (Haymarket Books) and writer of the weekly column
"Edge of Sports". He is a regular columnist for the Nation and Slam
magazines,and has appeared as a sports commentator on
ESPN TV and radio, CNBC, WNBC, Democracy Now!, Air America, Radio
Nation, and Pacifica TV.

Below is a link to David Zirin's website "Edge of Sports"
http://www.edgeofsports.com/
Added to the calendar on Sat, Jul 7, 2007 11:49AM
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